Institutional Scholarships and Grants Available
Scholarships & Grants
Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) offers scholarships and grants to both in state and out of state students. Students who are interested in applying for one or more scholarships and or grants must submit an online application. Each scholarship and or grant will, be based on the following including, but not limited to specific program, need-based, or diversity.
To qualify for the scholarships and or grants, students must first be admitted to MUIH.
Scholarship Application
Kathleen Walker Scholarship Application
Kathleen Walker Scholarship Application for Maryland University of Integrative Health
Grant Application
Maryland University of Integrative Health Diversity Grant
Maryland University of Integrative Health Diversity Grant
Application Procedure
Scholarship applications are accepted during the following timeframes:
- Fall trimester: May 1 – August 1
- Spring trimester: September 1 – December 1
- Summer January 1 – May 1 (Kathleen B. Warner Memorial Scholarship only)
The application essay should address the following questions:
- Why are you deserving of the scholarship(s)? Please include any examples of how a scholarship would be helpful to you in the upcoming trimester or year.
- How do you intend to use your education upon graduating from your program? What service(s) do you plan to bring to the world resulting from your studies?
A single application essay of no more than two pages may be used to apply for any number of institutional scholarships for which a student believes they are eligible. Individual scholarships may have additional eligibility requirements and criteria as indicated below. Scholarships are not currently available for academic programs beginning in the summer trimester. Students beginning programs in the summer trimester may submit applications for fall or spring scholarships.
Final awarding of the scholarship to a new student is contingent on the student’s acceptance into one of MUIH’s academic programs. Awardees will be notified via the student’s MUIH email.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be enrolled as a student in degree-seeking or certificate programs offered at MUIH
- Student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
- Student must submit online application
- Student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the policy. See details in the University’s student handbook
- Student must enroll and register for 6 credits or follow the plan of study each trimester
- Must demonstrate financial need by submitting the current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Individual scholarships may have additional eligibility requirements; please see below:
Name | Program | Amount/YR |
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Michael Moore Herbal Scholarship | MS Clinical Herbal Medicine, MS Herbal Product Design and Manufacture, PBC Herbal Studies, PBC Cannabis Science | Up to $750 |
Maryland University of Integrative Health Diversity Grant
Eligibility Requirements
- Be enrolled as a student in a Master’s or Doctoral program offered at MUIH
- Student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
- Student must submit online application
- Student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the policy. See details in the University’s student handbook
- Student must enroll and register for 6 credits or follow the plan of study each trimester
- Must demonstrate financial need by submitting the current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Candidates for the Maryland University of Integrative Health Diversity Grant must be from one or more of the following underrepresented groups:
- Black or African American
- Native American or Alaska Native
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
- Students with disabilities
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- LGBTQ+
The 200-400 word essay should address the following question:
- How will the knowledge and skills you acquire at MUIH contribute to your community upon graduation?
Dr. Kathleen B. Warner Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Kathy Warner was widely recognized as an excellent teacher and administrator and who was always focused on ensuring the success of students. As the co-chair of the Retention and Persistence Committee, Kathy was dedicated to enhancing the student experience at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She was passionate about identifying students who were experiencing barriers to success and providing comprehensive support to address those barriers. Of particular interest to Dr. Warner was developing strategies to assist students who were towards the end of their academic program and at-risk of separating from the university due to financial or other non-academic constraints.
This scholarship is available to students who meet MUIH’s general scholarship eligibility requirements and who have also completed at least 75% of their program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Returning students
- Already enrolled as a student in Master’s or Doctoral program at MUIH
- Student must have at least 75% of their program curriculum completed
- Student must have maintained Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the policy see details in University student handbook.
- Student is U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen or international
- Students must enroll and register for at least 3.0 credits to be eligible for this scholarship.The only exceptions are:
a) there are less than 3.0 credits available due to the course schedule for the upcoming trimester, or
b) the student has less than 3.0 credits needed for program completion.
The 200-400 word essay should address the following question:
- Why are you deserving of the scholarship(s)? Please include any examples of how a scholarship would be helpful to you in the upcoming trimester or year.
- How do you intend to use your education upon graduating from your program? What service(s) do you plan to bring to the world resulting from your studies?
Name | Program | Amount/YR |
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MUIH Diversity Grant | Masters or Doctoral | Up to $4,500 |
Kathleen Warner Memorial Scholarship | Masters or Doctoral |
Maryland State Scholarships
Maryland State Scholarships are available to individuals who have been Maryland residents for a minimum of one year. To apply, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before March 1st of each year and apply for the scholarship at mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us/MDCAPS. Recipients will be notified by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
Outside Scholarships
Outside Scholarships are financial aid funds awarded through outside agencies to assist students with their educational expenses.